Lithuania Positions Itself as a Strict MiCA Gateway

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The Bank of Lithuania is taking a hard line on crypto compliance, sending a clear message to firms across Europe: unlicensed operations will no longer be tolerated.

The crackdown will target not only active platforms but also registered entities maintaining websites, accounts, or custody services. The goal is to protect investors, ensure transparency, and maintain market integrity.

This move positions Lithuania as a stringent gateway for MiCA-compliant crypto operations, rather than a permissive hub, and follows a broader European trend of turning MiCA rules into enforceable law.